It’s been more than two years since the COVID-19 virus was first detected by scientists. And during this time, we have learned quite a bit. The pandemic — something that some people now consider to be endemic — has affected nearly every sector, including the courts and criminal justice system. The courts and justice ...
One of the worst problems any individual or family must deal with in life is that of poverty. It robs people and families of their dignity. With that, issues such as mental health problems, diminished self-worth and a decreased drive to rise up and overcome all come into play. Beyond those issues, there are ...
Court accounting and finance teams are used to working extra hard to make sure payments are dispersed to the right constituents at the right time. But, with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the mounting pressures on your court’s staff, too many teams are now overwhelmed, overworked, and stretched to the breaking point. Exhaustion, ...
According to the University of Denver’s report, “Quality Judges Initiative FAQ – Judges in the United States,” there are approximately 30,000 state court judges that deal with the 100 million state court cases that are filed annually. At the federal level, approximately 1,700 judges handle the 400,000 federal court cases filed each year. Regardless of ...
Fraud is potential risk faced by just about everyone in the United States, including individuals, corporations, court systems, governments, nonprofits, and more. At its worst, fraud can cause these people and organizations to potentially lose all of their money — and, in some cases, these funds might never be recovered. One of the most common ...
“That sounds good and is acceptable on our end. Let’s shake on it.” Eeeww… no can do! How things have changed. In the age of COVID-19, all the old norms seem to have gone out the door – even the trusty handshake. Like it or not, today everyone is focused on COVID-19 and touchless everything. ...
There is no denying that our world is rapidly changing. With new technologies, new attitudes, and ways to communicate with one another, human beings can achieve more than ever before. However, while the evidence of modernization is all around us—our phones, our jobs, and the ways we live our lives—there will always be some organizations ...
Court Clerks, Court Administrators, and Jury Coordinators all know the importance of juror engagement. Satisfied jury members are vital to the functioning of society and to the efficient operation of the legal system. Additionally, engaged jurors are also more likely to express satisfaction with county and local government officials and rulings. Unfortunately, one of the ...
In our latest case study, we talked to Stacie Baines, court clerk of Polk County, Georgia about bookkeeping. Born and raised in Polk County, she was appointed January 2019 to finish out an unexpired term. Stacie has 21 years of experience in office and is running unopposed on their Republican ballot. For now, she is ...
In this short tutorial we will go over the steps jurors will take to claim their funds on our Currencie app. Beginning with an email or text notification, jurors will set up their account prior to using their funds. Never before have jurors had so many options on how to use their money their way. ...